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Arlington, VA · standard

ZIP Code 22203

Arlington County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

21,850
5,521/sq mi
$140,135
Median income
$826,800
Median home value
79.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Arlington pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.

Top 5%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 4%
home value, US ZIPs
5,521
people per sq mi
29%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 22203 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 22203 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, with 21,850 residents across 4.0 square miles, a density of 5,521 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 22203 skews affluent, with a median household income of $140,135 (64% above the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $83,339. 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.7%. Housing costs here run $826,800 for a typical home value (147% above the state average), with rent averaging $2,416 a month; 29.3% of homes are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 79.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.2, and the average commute is 27 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 22203, plus 6 more within Arlington County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 22203

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Arlington, VA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 22203.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 22203, Arlington, VA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

21,850

Population

4.0

Area (sq mi)

5,521

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 22203?

33.2

Median Age

49.3%

Male

50.7%

Female

23.5%

Foreign-Born

White 59.4%
African American 7.6%
Asian 12.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.4%
Hispanic or Latino 16.3%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$140,135

Median Household Income

+64% vs state

$83,339

Per Capita Income

9.8%

Poverty Rate

3.7%

Unemployment Rate

27.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 22203 ranks nationally

Arlington, VA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$140,135 Top 5% higher than 95% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). This entry sits in this band. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 85.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 79.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

14,911

Total Housing Units

13,781

Occupied Units

1,130

Vacant Units

1.91

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 29.3%
Renter 70.7%

$826,800

Median Home Value

+147% vs state

$2,416

Median Rent

1992

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+10.7%

YoY Change (2024)

357

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+257%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 22203 have increased 10.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +257% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.6% 284
2021 +4.0% 295
2022 +8.3% 320
2023 +0.8% 322
2024 +10.7% 357

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 881 business establishments in ZIP 22203, employing approximately 25,459 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,153,887,000.

881

Businesses

25,459

Employees

$3.2B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 245 27.8%
Other services (except public administration) 119 13.5%
Health care and social assistance 113 12.8%
Accommodation and food services 97 11.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 83 9.4%
Finance and insurance 52 5.9%
Retail trade 42 4.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 29 3.3%
Information 28 3.2%
Construction 19 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 16 1.8%
Educational services 12 1.4%
Wholesale trade 9 1.0%
Manufacturing 5 0.6%
Transportation and warehousing 4 0.5%
Management of companies and enterprises 4 0.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 22203 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 22203 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 22203 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 22203 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
22204 Arlington, VA 47,233 1.3 mi
22205 Arlington, VA 17,087 1.4 mi
22201 Arlington, VA 33,476 1.5 mi
22207 Arlington, VA 30,920 2.3 mi
22311 Alexandria, VA 17,560 2.7 mi
22214 Arlington, VA 0 2.4 mi
22041 Falls Church, VA 27,989 2.2 mi
22044 Falls Church, VA 14,092 2.3 mi
22211 Fort Myer, VA 648 2.5 mi
22206 Arlington, VA 19,051 2.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Arlington County

22204 standard
Arlington, VA
Pop: 47,233
22201 standard
Arlington, VA
Pop: 33,476
22207 standard
Arlington, VA
Pop: 30,920
22202 standard
Arlington, VA
Pop: 22,543
22206 standard
Arlington, VA
Pop: 19,051
22205 standard
Arlington, VA
Pop: 17,087

Related Areas

Arlington County Arlington, VA Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 22203 in? ▼
ZIP code 22203 (Arlington) is located in Arlington County, Virginia. Arlington County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/arlington-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 22203? ▼
ZIP code 22203 in Arlington, VA has a population of 21,850 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 22203? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 22203 is $140,135, which is 84% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 22203? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 22203 is $826,800, which is 197% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 22203? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 22203 is White at 59.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 22203? ▼
ZIP code 22203 has 881 business establishments employing approximately 25,459 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 22203? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 22203 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (245), Other services (except public administration) (119), Health care and social assistance (113). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 22203? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 22203 increased by 10.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 257%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 22203? ▼
In ZIP code 22203, 85.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 79.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 22203? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 22203 is 27.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 22203? ▼
In ZIP code 22203, approximately 29.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 70.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 22203? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 22203 is 9.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.